Dordogne - 8 Day Self Guided Cycle

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France

Dordogne - 8 Day Self Guided Cycle

8 days Gramat to St. Cere

Cycle from the market town of Gramat to the riverside town of St Cere, Revel in the picturesque scenery of Causses, Visit magnificently situated chateaux and charming villages, Venture into prehistoric caves, Enjoy provincial delicacies all week

Home to some of the richest soils and most beautiful rivers in France, the Dordogne region has nurtured mankind for many millenia. The long history of civilization in the area can be traced from the ancient troglodyte caves in the valleys to the walled medieval towns in the hills. This cycling trail takes you from the craggy terraces of Rocamadour to the ancient trading town of St Cere, passing through magical forests, dramatic ravines and rolling farmland. With a chance to rest in tiny towns and villages along the way, you'll be able to indulge in provincial and local specialties every night. And by the end of the week, you probably won't want to leave!

Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast (7 nts)
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow EUR €280 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-3	Gramat to Rocamadour	The cycling adventure begins with a ride across open causses, fields and woods. Follow the route past the ruins of the Moulin de Sault, then along the Gorge d'Alzou. Cross streams, taking narrow tracks all the way to Rocamadour, which rises from a cliff in a series of terraces. Nighttime casts deep shadows over the crags that bear its buildings, so the town become an eerie sight, its structures seeming to float in the air.
Day 4	Rocamadour to Meyronne	Cycle in the Dordogne Valley, across the rolling hills of the Causse de Gramat, through woods and farmland to Meyronne, a small village on the banks of the Dordogne.
Day 5	Meyronne to Carennac	Pedal the up-and-down trail through the region's woodland, descending back down to river level for the evening. Spend tonight in Carennac, a peaceful village of traditional stone houses with steeply pitched tiled roofs and an 11th century priory at its centre.
Day 6	Carennac to Loubressac	Leaving the river behind, take your bicycle up the plateau of Gouffre de Padirac and on to the red-roofed town of Loubressac. Perched on a rocky outcrop, the walls of this fortified town offer views fit for a king.
Days 7-8	Loubressac to St Cere	The day begins with a long descent, then a steep climb with magnificent views over the Gorge d'Autoire. Stop by the Chateau de Montal before arriving in St Cere, a bustling market town on the River Bave, at the foot of two medieval towers.

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